The Prague metro station A Můstek has long been adorned with the intelligent METROROST installation with plants. The project is led by researchers from CTU. As Spectrasol, we took care of the light!
METROROST, a glazed, airy, and design installation with live plants, has a clear goal – to show that even the vestibule of the metro, in the very busy Můstek hub, can look good and cozy. The project of this low-maintenance installation is managed by the University Center for Energy-Efficient Buildings (CTU UCEEB) with the support of the Prague Public Transport Company. The smart system measures and regulates the plants’ internal environment, sensors are responsible for irrigation, soil, and air humidity. We, as Spectrasol, provided wide-spectrum (procognitive) artificial lighting that simulates sunlight.
“In Metrorost, the goal was to create the most natural light environment possible in terms of spectral composition of light (balanced 440-670nm) and its distribution so that it would be good for both plants and people looking at them. To get as close as possible to clear skies, we used panels with a large radiating surface, with light coming from all directions,” explains Michal Vopat, Project Manager at Spectrasol. “It is something that common plant growing lights with concentrated power and limited, unnaturally colored spectra aimed at yield cannot achieve,” he explains the uniqueness of the lights.
Daniel Jesenský, the Managing Director of the company, adds: “We are pleased that under our lights simulating natural sunlight, not only people but also plants prosper.” He adds that the team is very happy with such unique projects. And even more so when they are focused on ecology using modern technologies exactly as is the case with Metrorost.
You can read more about the project, for example, on the CzechCrunch.cz website and take a look at the photo gallery for a better idea.
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